Introducing the HFA Hall of Fame Inductees
The HFA will honor its first class of inductees at a ceremony on March 11 prior to the start of The HFA Show in Las Vegas.
News
Remembering Red Lerille
A pioneer in the industry as a champion bodybuilder and owner of Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club, Red Lerille passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.
The HFA Show
Building a Global Wellness Legacy
Chuck Runyon, co-chair of the Purpose Brands board of directors and co-founder of Anytime Fitness, offers the March 13 keynote on leadership, fitness advocacy, and the future of global wellness. The keynote is sponsored by Matrix Fitness.
Health & Fitness Business
Club Business International Rebranded to Health & Fitness Business
The health and fitness industry’s premier magazine is looking to differentiate itself further from other industry media by delving deep into the stories behind the trends and headlines.
Research
Government Intervention Can Increase Access to Fitness
Reducing financial barriers to fitness through public policy interventions or investments can help address the global physical inactivity crisis, according to new research from HFA and the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted in collaboration with Portas Consulting.
Innovative Strategies to Improve Member Retention
Nearly 50% of new members quit in their first six months. Discover actionable strategies to keep them engaged long-term.
Sponsored
Implement Sustainable Solutions in Your Gym With this Checklist
Going green in your facility? This ultimate sustainable gym checklist provides actions you can take now, and more you can work toward.
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Grab Your Spot
The HFA Show 2025 March 12-14, Las Vegas, Nevada
Join 10,000 health and fitness professionals from around the world at The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA). Learn to navigate a new era of global wellness with insights and inspiration from industry leaders, networking events that will forge valuable relationships, and tools and resources that will help you chart a path to more.
Health & Fitness Business
Introducing the March 2025 "Show" Issue
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Health & Fitness Business - the official publication of the Health & Fitness Association!
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The Next Chapter
IHRSA is now the Health & Fitness Association
The next chapter of the only global trade association for fitness facilities has begun. With an understanding of exercise's critical role in improving overall health and mental wellness, HFA aims to transform the traditional view of how health and fitness facilities serve consumers.
Whether it’s analyzing consumer trends, compiling best practices, promoting active lifestyles, or defending the interests of gym owners, no trade association does a better job than HFA. And not only do fitness professionals benefit from HFA, anyone who cares about health and fitness does so as well.”
Chuck Runyon
CEO and Co-founder
Anytime Fitness
One of the first decisions I made before opening Aquafit was to sign up for an HFA membership. I wanted to ensure that we set high standards from the very beginning. I was aware of the important role that HFA played, and wanted to become recognized, internationally, as an accredited health and fitness center."
Kristen Green
General Manager
Aquafit
The fitness industry is always evolving, and it’s often hard to determine if something new is just a fad or something worth investing in... One effective way to do so is by turning to HFA, a great resource for learning about industry best practices and for developing a network of contacts."
Carol Nalevanko
President
Village Health Clubs & Spa
We owe a great deal of our success to HFA. One of the secrets of success is to constantly hang out with people who know more than you do. If you’re the smartest guy in the room, you’re in the wrong room. With HFA, you’re never the smartest guy in the room."
Victor Brick
Chairman
Brick Bodies